News – Sharjah Airporthttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en
Thu, 23 May 2019 08:20:40 +0000en-UShourly1SAA rewards ‘Because We Care’ winnershttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/saa-rewards-because-we-care-winners/
Tue, 21 May 2019 06:05:36 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12502Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) recently rewarded the winners of the ‘Because We Care’ programme, which invites customers and passengers to provide feedback and suggestions about the Airport’s services and facilities. Launched in 2009, the programme is one of the Airport’s attempts to enhance the customer experience and ensure excellent service quality.

Alya Obaid Al Shamsi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, presented the prizes – tickets provided by Air Arabia – in the presence of Ahmed Hassan Al-Hamoudi, Director of the Customer Service Department. The winners included Ibrahim Al Tonaiji and Jawaher Abdullah from the UAE and Ezzedine Mohammed from Syria. Mrs Al Shamsi said, “With the cooperation of various departments at the Airport, Sharjah Airport has successfully developed the services and facilities it provides to customers and passengers based on the suggestions and valuable opinions received over the years.” She added, “Our customer satisfaction program is one of our most important initiatives because it provides feedback about our performance and the quality of our services for airport users.” She also thanked Air Arabia, which has provided the prizes since the start of the programme, for contributing to the success and excellence of ‘Because We Care’.

SAA users can submit their suggestions via Sharjah Airport website (www.sharjahairport.ae), by filling out questionnaires in the Departures and Arrivals halls, via a mobile device that Airport employees use to interview customers, via the smartphone application or through social media sites.

]]>3.15 Million Passengers Through Sharjah Airport in Q1 2019 Sharjah Airport participates successfully in the Arabian Travel Markethttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/3-15-million-passengers-through-sharjah-airport-in-q1-2019-sharjah-airport-participates-successfully-in-the-arabian-travel-market/
Thu, 02 May 2019 09:06:32 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12442Sharjah Airport announced statistics from the first quarter of 2019 during its successful participation at Arabian Travel Market 2019. The Airport reviewed the latest developments in projects that will increase capacity and enable the Airport to accommodate approximately 20 million passengers by 2025, and highlighted the quality of services provided to passengers, partners and customers. As a result of attracting new airlines and the expansion of operations by existing airlines, Sharjah Airport recorded a growth of 9.56% in passenger movement with more than 3.156 million passengers during the first quarter of 2019 as compared to 2.880 million passengers in the first quarter of 2018.

January was the best month in terms of passenger numbers with 1.122 million passengers, while the highest growth rate – 10.59% – was recorded in March, when there were 1.079 million passengers. In February, there were 954 thousand passengers.

There were more than 20.05 thousand scheduled and unscheduled flights during the first quarter, an increase of 3.3% as compared to 19.41 thousand flights during the first quarter of 2018. There were 6,988 departures and landings in January, 6,075 in February and 6,978 in March, which recorded the highest growth in the first quarter at 4.98% in comparison to March 2018.

In terms of air cargo, Sharjah Airport registered more than 34.87 thousand tons in the first three months of 2019, an increase of 9% compared to the same period last year, with 12.13 thousand tons in March alone. Air freight movement in February 2019 increased by a benchmark 13.6% compared to February 2018.

During the first quarter of 2019, Sharjah Airport successfully strengthened its existing partnerships and entered into new partnerships with shipping companies; this reflected positively on the volume of air freight between January and the end of March 2019, increasing from 2.906 tons in the first quarter of 2018 to 4.372 tons at the end of the first quarter of this year for a benchmark increase of 50.45%.

HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said “During the first quarter of 2019, Sharjah Airport’s positive results in terms of passenger numbers, aircraft movement and freight volume reflected the Airport’s outstanding position and the continued efforts to improve our services, enhance travellers’ experiences, develop our facilities and provide passengers and customers with the best procedures based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council.”

His Excellency added, “The Emirate of Sharjah has succeeded in strengthening its position in terms of regional and international tourism and trade. By continuously upgrading the quality of services provided to passengers and customers, the Airport plays a pivotal role in enhancing the image of this pioneering emirate. The growth achieved by Sharjah Airport, which is in line with the growth in tourism and travel in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE, will help the emirate achieve its vision of welcoming 10 million tourists by 2021.”

During the first quarter of this year, Sharjah Airport was keen to support the local community with various initiatives and by sponsoring different events and activities; a strong belief in the importance of social responsibility has strengthened the Airport’s local, regional and global status.

]]>Sharjah Airport Duty Free Launches Shop and Win Campaignhttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/sharjah-airport-duty-free-launches-shop-and-win-campaign/
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:13:34 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12434Sharjah Airport Duty Free launched a Shop and Win campaign, which includes a raffle for 4 Audi and BMW cars, as part of a strategy to encourage passengers to take advantage of the diverse options and competitive prices at Duty Free.

The shoppers spend AED 200 at Sharjah Airport Duty Free shops will get the chance to enter the car raffle draw.

Zaki Naseem from Egypt won the first raffle on Wednesday 3rd April. Mr Naseem thanked the UAE and its wise leadership. He also thanked Sharjah Airport for its continued efforts to provide travellers and passengers with exciting experiences.

Felix Brunner, Dufry’s General Manager for the Middle East, India and the Subcontinent, said, “We collaborate with Sharjah Airport to exceed our customers’ expectations and ensure that their shopping journey with us is an unforgettable experience. We worked with our Airport partners and are delighted to announce the launch of the Shop and Win campaign and the first lucky winner. We wish all customers who participate in this raffle good luck.”

The management of Sharjah Airport Duty Free is keen to strengthen its partnerships with the largest duty free retailers around the world to allow them to benefit from the opportunities created by the increasing number of passengers and customers, and to keep pace with the expansion of the airport’s operations.

Sharjah Airport Duty Free is managed by Dufry, the world’s leading travel retailer, which operates more than 1,100 stores in airports, cruise lines, seaports, train stations and tourist areas in city centres around the world.

The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute, and a reception was held for the airline’s officials in the presence of HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Abdulla Al Thani, Director Department of Civil Aviation Sharjah and Mr. Ahmet Olmustur, Chief Marketing Officer of Turkish Airlines. The event was attended by the senior officials from various strategic partners of Sharjah Airport and Turkish Airlines officials.

The new Turkish Airlines flight is a continuation of Sharjah Airport’s successes of recent years in attracting the international carriers’ confidence to benefit the efficiency of the Airport’s procedures and its strategic location. In 2018 the number of passengers at Sharjah Airport rose to more than 12 million passengers and the number of scheduled and unscheduled flights increased to more than 81 thousand flights.

HE Ali Salim Al Midfa said, “Sharjah Airport continues to provide the best services and facilities to all companies operating at the airport. The airport’s global reputation has won the confidence of international airlines including Turkish Airlines, which will operate daily flights between Istanbul and Sharjah to take advantage of the high demand for travel on this route.”

His Excellency added, “Turkish Airlines’ daily flights between Istanbul and Sharjah will contribute to the growth of tourism and trade, strengthening Sharjah’s status as a hub for tourism, culture and business and attracting an increasing number of tourists to the emirate.”

Ahmet Olmustur said, “We are delighted to add the emirate of Sharjah, with its prominent economic and cultural status, to our network, which now includes four destinations in the UAE.”

He added, “Turkish Airlines plans to expand its network in the region to provide travellers with more choices.”

The daily flight will leave Istanbul at 00:20, arriving at Sharjah Airport at 05:50 and departing at 06:50 to return to Istanbul Airport at 10:35.

Turkish Airlines is considered one of the leading airlines in the world and Istanbul Airport will be a new important destination for Sharjah Airport. The airline was established in 1933 with just five aircraft. Today, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 337 passenger and cargo aircraft flying to 306 destinations worldwide, including 257 international destinations in 124 countries.

]]>Sharjah Airport participates in Earth Hourhttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/sharjah-airport-participates-in-earth-hour/
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:03:58 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12399Sharjah Airport (SA) took part in Earth Hour yesterday. The Global Conservation Fund organises the international initiative each year to raise awareness about the importance of conserving electricity and reducing carbon emissions.

Sharjah Airport switched off all non-essential lights for an hour and distributed gifts and leaflets to passengers and customers to encourage them to reduce their energy consumption.

SAA’s participation in this global campaign is in line with its policy of supporting environmental and community activities and events. In light of aviation’s impact on the environment and carbon emissions, Sharjah Airport was the first in the United Arab Emirates and the third in the Middle East to receive Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI). In addition to taking part in a wide range of green initiatives and programs, SAA applies the highest international environmental standards.

Many government and private sector organisations in the UAE and throughout the world participated in the Earth Hour initiative to highlight the importance of taking steps to reduce energy consumption and to stop wasting resources. By changing their everyday practices, people can reduce their environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions, one of the biggest threats to the environment.

SAA participated under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) with representatives from travel and tourism companies and hotels in the emirate. The Authority was keen to participate this year in order to highlight its latest services for partners, customers and passengers and the expansion projects that will increase the Airport’s capacity so that it can accommodate more passengers and aviation companies during the upcoming season.

H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, “MITT is one of the most important exhibitions and Sharjah Airport is keen to participate every year. It is a great opportunity to meet and communicate with travel and tourism companies from around the world, especially those from the Russian travel market at a time when Russian tourists are increasingly interested in visiting Sharjah.”

His Excellency added, “The SAA’s participation in these exhibitions and in other local and international events is part of joint efforts to promote the Emirate of Sharjah as an ideal destination for tourism, business and culture, and to showcase Sharjah Airport’s services and facilities for current and potential customers.”

His Excellency expressed his gratitude to SCTDA for its efforts and support for all participants that represent the emirate of Sharjah at international exhibitions.

MITT is considered one of the largest exhibitions in the industry; each year, over 1,800 companies from more than 234 destinations participate. It serves as a platform for meetings with industry leaders and an opportunity for participants to promote their destinations. Since its launch in 1994, MITT, which attracts commercial visitors, has become one of the most important travel industry exhibitions. In 2018, the exhibition attracted approximately 22,700 visitors and experts from 90 countries around the world.

]]>With the slogan ‘Smile at Sharjah Airport’ Sharjah Airport Authority Celebrates the International Day of Happinesshttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/with-the-slogan-smile-at-sharjah-airport-sharjah-airport-authority-celebrates-the-international-day-of-happiness/
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:38:28 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12392Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) celebrated the International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20th each year, with an event entitled ‘Smile at Sharjah Airport’. This event is in line with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, who seek to enhance and encourage happiness among the employees and clients of government departments in the UAE.

Organised as part of SAA’s commitment to the community, this celebration was created to spread the culture of happiness and to educate people about the importance of happiness in daily life. A large number of employees and customers participated in the celebration, which included several activities and games.

By creating a positive atmosphere, the celebration aimed to spread happiness and to make the staff and customers at Sharjah Airport happier, because happiness is the best path to successful achievements at all levels.

]]>In Order to make their wishes come true in the Emirati Children’s Day Sharjah Airport Meets the Children’s Wishes with a practical experience of the jobs that they are looking forward in the futurehttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/in-order-to-make-their-wishes-come-true-in-the-emirati-childrens-day-sharjah-airport-meets-the-childrens-wishes-with-a-practical-experience-of-the-jobs-that-they-are-looking-forward/
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:19:32 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12365Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) celebrated Emirati Children’s Day, which is held on March 15th. As part of the ‘Make an Emirati Child’s Wish Come True’ initiative, a group of children had the opportunity to perform job tasks at the airport, review work procedures and interact with customers and passengers, which aims to make their wishes come true and to review the jobs that they are look forward to perform in the future.

SAA celebrated this occasion due to its concern for children in line with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership and the Authority’s commitment to participating in important community and social events. In addition to support and enhance the Aviation and Airports culture among the children and young people.

The children were given the chance to experience the responsibilities of a pilot, a fireman, a policeman and an aviation engineer; one girl was a hostess and another experienced being an air traffic controller in the control tower. They helped Sharjah Airport users in environments similar to the actual working conditions of Sharjah Airport staff.

HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, “We organised the ‘Make an Emirati Child’s Wish Come True’ initiative to ensure that children in the UAE benefit from family, health, education, psychological and social care from the moment they are born. With this celebration, we aimed to support the directives, laws and legislation that guarantee children’s rights and to provide a healthy environment in which the UAE’s children can grow with freedom and dignity.”

His Excellency added, “A national occasion, Emirati Children’s Day aims to raise awareness about children’s rights and their importance to society by strengthening public and private sector organisations’ roles in community development and implementing national plans and programs for different members of the community.”

The Emirati Children’s Day initiative was launched by the Mother of the UAE, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, as part of the National Strategy for Motherhood and Childhood 2017-2020. The Day is celebrated on March 15th each year to commemorate the date that Wadeema’s Law was adopted in 2016.

]]>Sharjah Airport concludes its participation at ITB Berlin 2019https://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/%d9%85%d8%b7%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82%d8%a9-%d9%8a%d8%ae%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%85-%d9%85%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%aa%d9%87-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%b6-%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%b1/
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:01:31 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12361Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has concluded its participation at ITB Berlin 2019. Held in Berlin from March 6th-10th, the international travel trade show was attended by a large number of representatives from the world’s tourism, travel, aviation and hospitality sectors.

SAA participated at ITB Berlin 2019 under the umbrella of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA); the joint effort helped to promote Sharjah as the ideal destination for tourism, business and culture and to showcase Sharjah Airport’s expansion plans and the services and facilities that it provides to passengers and partners.

H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, “ITB Berlin was the ideal platform; we shared information about the Airport’s latest services and benefits for passengers and airlines with officials from travel and tourism companies. It was also a great opportunity to meet, communicate and exchange views on the latest developments in aviation, tourism and travel with international officials, senior executives and decision-makers, and to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new ones.”

By coordinating in terms of participation in the most important international tourism and travel exhibitions, SAA and SCTDA work together to promote Sharjah as a unique tourism destination.

ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, is held over the course of five days. The first three days are dedicated to events, agreements and meetings among the participating delegations and exhibitors and experts and decision-makers in all sectors related to the global tourism industry. The last two days are open to the public.

]]>Sharjah Airport greets Kuwaiti passengers on Kuwait National Dayhttps://www.sharjahairport.ae/en/sharjah-airport-greets-kuwaiti-passengers-on-kuwait-national-day/
Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:03:30 +0000https://www.sharjahairport.ae/?p=12305Sharjah Airport celebrated Kuwait’s National Day on February 25th. Sharjah Airport staff greeted Kuwaiti passengers on arrival, presenting them with flowers and gifts in celebration of the happy occasion. A symbol of the love and solidarity between the peoples of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, the gesture strengthens the brotherly feelings and historical ties between the two nations.

Moved by the warm welcome they received, the Kuwaiti visitors extended their thanks and appreciation to Sharjah Airport, asking Allah to keep the UAE safe, secure and stable under its wise leadership.